Memorial & Monument Types
Mausoleum: These can be as elaborate as a building with stained glass windows and a
bronze door (called a walk in mausoleum), or a smaller and simple crypt - an above ground building that has no windows or doors where the person is entombed. There is also a smaller version of a crypt used for cremations, called a columbarium.
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Flush: These lay flush with the ground. They are generally
twenty-four inches by twelve inches, but can be larger or smaller
depending upon cemetery requirements.
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Bevel Marker: These are generally six, eight, ten, or twelve inches
above the ground, with the back of the stone being slightly higher than
the front.
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Slant Marker: These stand typically eighteen inches above the
ground, with the back of the stone straight vertical, and the front
sloping at about a 45 degree angle.
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Traditional Monument: These are typically a two piece memorial
consisting of an upright tablet and a base. They can be any shape and
have any carving, etching, or lettering on them.
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Bench: Benches made out of granite can serve as enduring
memorials dedicating a park or other suitable location. They can also
be used as cemetery memorials. Granite benches are growing in
popularity as landscape furniture in private residences.
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